HIL: Delhi, UP stay in semis hunt
UP Wizards goalkeeper Sreejesh P.R was brilliant under the bars and picked up the man of the match.
New Delhi: Delhi Waveriders and Uttar Pradesh Wizards played out an engaging 1-1 draw to keep their semi-finals chances alive in the Hockey India League Season 5 match here on Sunday evening.
In what was a crucial tie with the winners assured of a semi-finals berth, the teams gave their all and in the end. UP Wizards goalkeeper Sreejesh P.R was brilliant under the bars and picked up the man of the match.
The second quarter saw Delhi take the lead when drag-flicker Rupinderpal Singh converted a penalty corner in the 20th minute to put the hosts ahead 1-0.UP, however, were quick on the counter and earned a penalty stroke that was converted effortlessly by Gonzalo Peillat two minutes later to put the teams level.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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